The Orioles agreed on contract terms with five of their six players eligible for arbitration on Friday — outfielders Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander, infielder Jorge Mateo and reliever Dillon Tate. They did not come to an agreement with right-handed pitcher Austin Voth, and they’ll exchange figures ahead of an arbitration hearing. According to the Athletic, … [Read more...] about Orioles reach agreement on contracts with Hays, Mullins, Santander, Mateo and Tate; Voth heads toward arbitration
Orioles hope to avoid arbitration with 6 players; Spring training report dates; O’Hearn clears waivers
The Orioles have six players eligible for arbitration, and if a contract agreement isn’t reached by Friday, the players and teams must exchange figures for an arbitration hearing. Outfielders Austin Hays, Cedric Mullins and Anthony Santander, shortstop Jorge Mateo and pitchers Dillon Tate and Austin Voth are not signed. According to MLBTradeRumors.com, they project Santander to … [Read more...] about Orioles hope to avoid arbitration with 6 players; Spring training report dates; O’Hearn clears waivers
Orioles acquire left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez from Red Sox
The Orioles acquired left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for cash considerations. Hernandez was 0-1 with a 21.00 ERA in seven games for Boston last season, and in parts of four seasons with the Red Sox was 3-4 with a 5.06 ERA. The Orioles’ bullpen is mostly right-handed. Left-hander Nick Vespi will get a late start in spring training … [Read more...] about Orioles acquire left-hander Darwinzon Hernandez from Red Sox
Hernandez gives Orioles another bullpen option
The Orioles’ bullpen was surprisingly good in 2022. Three relievers with no track record — Bryan Baker, Félix Bautista and Cionel Pérez — were keys to the bullpen’s success. Executive vice president/general manager Mike Elias knows that as impressive as Baker, Bautista and Pérez were last year, they could take a step back this year. So could Dillon Tate, who had more recent … [Read more...] about Hernandez gives Orioles another bullpen option
Checking up on Orioles’ top international prospects
Baseball’s international signing period begins Sunday, and according to Baseball America, the Orioles have a commitment from Dominican shortstop Luis Almeyda, who they project to receive the 16th highest bonus of the signing class. MLB.com ranks Almeyda as baseball’s 20th highest international prospect. The 16-year-old Almeyda grew up in New Jersey, and instead of waiting to … [Read more...] about Checking up on Orioles’ top international prospects